Kidnapping of Naama Levy

Israeli hostage taken by Hamas in 2023

Naama Levy (Hebrew: נעמה לוי; born 22 June 2004[2]) was an Israeli soldier serving in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on the morning of 7 October 2023, during the Hamas attack on Israel. She was abducted from the IDF surveillance base at Nahal Oz near the Gaza–Israel border and released by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in the second swap under the ceasefire deal in Gaza.[3]

Naama Levy
נעמה לוי
Born (2004-06-22) 22 June 2004 (age 20)
Israel
NationalityIsraeli
OccupationIDF spotter[1]
Known forAbduction during the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel
External videos
video icon "Naama Levy taken captive by Hamas terrorists", The Australian
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References

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  1. "Hostages held by Hamas: The names of those abducted from Israel". Haaretz. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. "Thousands of Israelis rally to mark hostage's birthday". Reuters. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  3. Hamas names four Israeli female soldier hostages to be freed in second swap, Reuters, 24 January 2025